The Caregiver

An intimate look at the oppressed immigrant mother who, as a child herself, was forced to raise her own child, pass down generational trauma, and break the cycle. This collection features the past, the present, and the future of womanhood.

ON HER WAY

She stands mid-step between past and present. This in-between moment captures the quiet strength of a woman who’s moved through many thresholds—some seen, most not.

OLDSMOBILE

The dashboard of her past. A view she once knew well—of long drives, tired errands, and lives in motion. It’s not just a car; it’s the seat of memory.

ACID SCAR

The body keeps the memory. This scar—etched by violence, endured by love—is a permanent imprint of pain, survival, and motherhood. Her skin remembers what she rarely speaks.

DINNER

A meal made from what was available, but prepared with care. This spread speaks to humble nourishment: beans, greens, and fresh vegetables arranged with intention. It’s a quiet celebration of survival, resourcefulness, and the everyday acts of love that often go unseen.

STICHING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Thread by thread, she builds a life. In this small, cluttered room, she stitches not just fabric, but dignity—crafting comfort from necessity and beauty from burden.

COMFORT FOOD

A recipe that never needed measuring cups. Made from memory, this salsa is more than food—it’s a lineage passed down through taste, scent, and the warmth of someone who never stopped feeding others.